SB 1562 Oregon Senate · 2020 Regular Session

Relating to the Umatilla Basin; declaring an emergency.

Summary

Creates program for gathering and reviewing data and research regarding ground water in Umatilla Basin and creating implementation plan to improve ground water quality and obtain full or partial removal of ground water management area designation from Lower Umatilla Basin Groundwater Management Area. Requires that program include department recommendation of scientifically based rationale for removing designation in specific areas of Lower Umatilla Basin Groundwater Management Area if practicable. Requires that program include appointment of, and support for, task force. Sunsets program January 2, 2030. Appropriates moneys to State Department of Agriculture for biennium ending June 30, 2021, to carry out program activities. Declares emergency, effective on passage.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2020

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Feb 3, 2020 Last action Mar 9, 2020

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Committee

Mar 9, 2020

Upper · Passed

In committee upon adjournment.

upper

Feb 12, 2020

Committee

Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.

upper

Feb 12, 2020

Committee

Recommendation: Do pass and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.

upper

Feb 3, 2020

Committee

Referred to General Government and Emergency Preparedness, then Ways and Means.

upper

Feb 3, 2020

Introduced

Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

upper

3 primary · 14 co-sponsors